What is Spermidine?
The short answer
Spermidine is a natural compound found in many living things and in foods like wheat germ and soy.
What it is
Natural polyamine in wheat germ and soy; studied for autophagy.
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- Status as of
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What it is
- Type
- Polyamine (supplement)
- Also known as
- spermidine trihydrochloride, wheat germ spermidine
- How it works
- Natural polyamine in wheat germ and soy; studied for autophagy.
Regulatory status
Supplement How we label status
As of October 4, 2026, Spermidine is sold in the US as a dietary supplement.
- Federal (FDA)
- Not an approved drug; sold as a dietary supplement (GRAS notice GRN 889 closed at notifier's request 2020)
- WADA 2026
- Not named
References
Sources as of October 4, 2026